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Hello Jack:

Iam very happy to write a few words to you and it will be a honor if you can reply this
e-mail. I always considered you the best bass player ever since I first heard Cream(
probably one of the greatest band of all times). So glad that you are on the road along
with Andy Summers, a fine musician too. I wonder if you could think to comr to Brazil in a
tour, where you have thousands of fans like me, eager to see you play at least once, and
where Eric Clapton performed an unforgettable show last October. Anyway, in this new year
I wish you the best of the luck and healthiness, hoping that your talent and your music
fulfill my soul as always. God bless you and the people you love. Big hug from a big fan.
Regards, Gilberto

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dog bless us everyone

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Just wanted to note that Jack and Company put on a hell of a show at the House of Blues
in Los Angeles. I've seen Jack 11 times now, and I was blown away with the power and
passion of his voice at this outing. It's the best it's ever been. I thought he was going
to blow the back wall down with his stuning rendition of We're Going Wrong. I had shivers
u pand down my spine all night. And Milonga just about drove me to tears, it was so
beautiful. The band was fantastic. I know Vernon is sort of an acquired taste, but, man,
the guy can really play - even if its on Pluto, half the time. And Bernie was consistently
innovative with those roller coaster riffs and I dug the the percussion, too. I mean,
really dug it! They must have all been telepathic because it was just dead-on perfection.
For anybody who has ever seen Santana or The Dead, or the Allman Bros - Jack's guy's will
be a real revelation. Anyway, all I can do is thank the man, who showed up on a Monday
night, the worst night of the week, to play his heart and guts out for all of we True
Believers. It was beyond words, beyond expression, simply pure poetry in motion. And,
Jack, thanks for coming back for the second encore. What a class act!

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Hi

This is my first visit to the sight but I am a long standing Jack Bruce fan. I play
bass and learned my craft from the dual Gods of Jack and Andy Fraser. I have just
purchased a Warwick and Jack had a hand in influencing my decision (If its good enough for
Jack Bruce..as they say) When are you coming back to Scotland Jack? Can you remember
playing and living at the Kaim Park hotel?Peace and love to Jack and his family and all
visitors to these pages.

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hi jack, i havent seen you in a loooonnnggg time! just writin ya to let ya know that my
life is going quite well and obviously yours is also.. anyway, just sayin hi and lettin ya
know that i still exist :)

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What's with the God stuff...do you realize how many people you offend when your bring
your PERSONAL views to a forum, such as this, which is NOT about exploring or expressing
one's beliefs...keep to the point and don't insult the music or the man, nor should you
take the focus off the man...you have each other's e-mail addresses, so why don't you
correspond and stop showing your ignorance. It is better to be quiet and be thought a
fool, than to open one's mouth and prove it (paraphrase/A.Lincoln)...get it!!!!

LOVE JACK AND HIS MUSIC...PEACE TO ALL IN 2002!

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Hey K M, Ease up.I started it,I apoligized,its over.I'm sorry if your upset.Get a
grip.As John said,"lets have a Jackful Year" Take care of yourself.

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Hi Jack, I know this is really a far stretch but I don't know how else to do it! I'm
desperately trying to find a way to send a demo of my guitar playing to either you or at
least your management.. I know you obviously have your pick of any guitar player you might
want to play with in the world, but since I am still young and relatively unknown I know
you would never get to hear what I have to offer you. I'm 26 and have been a fan for years
now, I've heard most of the guitar players you've worked with and I understand what you
like and I think my style is more of what your looking for than some others I have heard.
My style is quite a bit like Hendrix but it really is combination of many of the greats
(Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Moore, Saranceno, Etc.) BUT I do have my own style. I play with
lots of emotion, soul, I love to improvise and I have a deep understanding of the blues.
Anyways, given the opportunity to let you hear what I can do I know you would be very
pleased and probably would be interested in at least some sort of jam or audition or
something. Yes it's a dream, but I am absolutely certain Jack would be interested. If
anyone could inform me on how I would be able to get some cassete or CD to jack or his
management I would really appreciate it. Thanks again!

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I have just listened to crossroads sampl and after all these years I still get the
hairs up on the back of neck......music from heaven played by Gods

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i am really sorry to see how lonely some people are.as scotchcroch said there is
nothing funny or interesting in trying to sell your wit to the rest of mankind.i am just
interested in Jack`s music and i think it should be taken seriously by all of us.maybe
some of you new yorkers are his close friends or maybe you just think you are but spare us
of your private jokes cos shaking his hand once doesnt give you the right to crap all over
the man`s site.whatever the case try to say SOMETHING useful.And please do not reply to
this entry ...blah...blah...blah....

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Whats going on? I've been away for a few weeks and I come back to see a good deal of
bitching about a couple of guys doing some good natured gabbing back and forth.At least
they dont ramble on and on like the people complaining about them do.As for everyone
having each others E-mail addresses,I notice that the complainers conviently leave theirs
out.

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Hi. This is my first time to the site and so id thought id write a little. Well,
recently, i became aware of music i never knew was out there... stuff before my time
(before the 80's). I started lisening to Cream and other group mainly from the 60's.
Because of Jack's bass playing, i decided id like to learn bass, which im doing now. Since
i like Cream so much, i also decided to find out more on each member. I absolutly love
everything Jack has done and id just like to say thanks for "introducing" me to
real bass music and just music in general. Later

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I'm sitting alone in a dark room,listening to "No Answer" by Mike Mantler,
when Jack's voice transports me to a private corner of the universe all of my own.
Suddenly, I realised that at that particular time (I believe it was a Thursday), I was
surely the only person on the entire planet Earth that was totally absorbed by J.B.'s
vocalization of Sam Beckett's "How it Is". And that made me feel special for
that instant of time. It was one of tjose 4AM moments when everything comes into focus for
a brief "snap of the fingers" insight. And so, as "No Answer" fades
out from my stereo speakers, it occurs to me that it might be aneat idea to have a secret
legion of Jack's world-wide army of fans who all listen to a certain J.B. song at the same
synchronized time----every day, thereby generating a cosmic ripple of good vibes powered
by Jack's magic music.

Maybe some of it would rub off on the real world!

So, I'll meet you in a "White Room" (new version from SITA)
@4:20pmEST----every day. Let's see how many different life-tracks can share the same
soundtrack. We won't be alone. Cheers, Jimmy Jet

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Jack..Just wanted to say hi and wish you continued success with your new recording.I've
just heard it and think it's one of your finest.Hope your doing some gigs in N.Y.C. soon.I
saw your band at B.B.s last time and you really blew me away.GOD BLESS....

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Hi JB fans

I grew up listening to Hendrix, Cream, Free, Zep etc. The influence of those bands had
a great influence on my life and how I perceive music today....ie most of it cannot
compare and is total crap...musical snobbery I admit but unfortunately its a fact. Music
companies have killed the game. Anyway, being a bass player I have always considered JB as
my major influence along with Andy Fraser of Free, one of the most underatted players
ever. Can anyone out there tell me if they have found an Andy Fraser site? Peace and love
to all

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Finally managed to track down a copy of 'Shadows in the Air', and what an amazing album
it is! The old songs sound fresh, the new stuff is scarily good, too. Bought it last
weekend, it hasn't been out of the CD player in the car since!

I struggled to find the album - eventually got it from a specialist shop which also had
a CD copy of 'Songs for a Tailor' for £8.99. Now THAT album takes me back!

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hi Jack, I got into your music through my dad, who has loved your stuff ever since he
heard it on the radio when he was a kid in the late 60's. well, I'm a teen of the late
90's and i just wanted to say that what you have made has been real "food for the
soul", when i listen to your music i am reminded of how wonderful and dynamic life
can be, thank you :) will you ever come to NZ or am I going to have to jump the ditch to
OZ to see you one day? ah well, i'll just have to get some written music of Jacks, i play
the Piano and am dying to work out what all those funky chords are and the harmonies and
intervals and rhythms just blow me away! i love the stuff! many thanks and best wishes,
Liana :)

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How does one properly address one of the biggest influences in his life? Jack, I've
admired your music, intellect and passion since I was 14 (I'm 9 yrs younger than you). My
life's dream was to see you in concert with Cream, but not realising it, had the good
fortune of seeing you at New York's Bottom Line, with David Sancious (what's he up to
now?), Billy Cobham and others in 1979. You were great. You still are. Best wishes to you!
Keep up the great work!

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My good friend,Glen Mont, talented guitarist & bassist, caught your show in L.A.
& said it was very exciting and gratifying. Just wonderful. So, I was just checking
for more dates on your tour page. Great site. Lots of fun. I'll check back in again.
www.kirkbruner.com

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Saw you with Cuicoland Express at Cambridge Corn exchange Oct 2001 - Fantastic!! as is
the new album. I've been a fan ever since I heard 'Sunshine of Your Love' at school. I
have all your albums. You were in the White Hart tonight 01/24/2002 and I just missed
speaking with you - maybe next time!! Love you man

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One of my favorite albums is "Disralie Gears". I love the vocals on it so
well i learned them, except for a few . The late 60's and 70's were some traumatic times,
i guess that some songs carry you thru. such as "Dance the Night Away" . The war
- the anger- the - exploitations this is a great album, and i do like Ginger on the drums
and wish you would all try to love and play again - peace

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Checking in to see if there is a North West, USA show on the schedule. Dissapointment
again! Still, the new album is on my top ten. Intelligent, awesome attack on the bass
notes, sensitive when it needs to be, and Eric C. takes it over the top! Keep up the good
work.

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In 1980,Jack recorded a Billy Cobham composition titled "Wind and the Sea".
It's hard to believe that Billy wrote such a beautiful song. When he penned this tune he
must have been inspired by the photo spread inside the cover of 1971's "Harmony
Row". Roger Brown's shot of Jack gazing out to sea is captured so well in Billy's
lyrics. Does anyone have a story connecting the two works of art?

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Jack--

I have recently learned from a friend who saw your show in LA that you passed through
Chicago. I can't believe I missed you! Any chance you'll get back to the states for some
additional shows this year?

I was also extremely pleased to learn that "Songs for a Tailor" is available
on CD-- I was told a year or two ago that it was out of print! Needless to say, I have
already ordered my copy.

You are one of the finest bass players to ever take up the instrument and you have been
a huge influence both on my playing style and perception of music as a whole. Stay well
and have a great 2002!

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I would just like to know if any recordings are available of these various Jack Bruce
endeavors that I see listed in the history. I would love to hear what he has done with
Mick Taylor and John Mclaughlin. I always have felt that Mick Taylor was the best thing
that ever happened to the rolling stones and that John McLaughlin was one of the best
things that ever happended to the guitar. Thanks for any help, Jim

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Saw you in chicago at the park west, fantastic concert, it has to rank way up there in
all time great concerts for me. After the show i went to get a bite to eat , and when I
walked back by the theater you and the band were loading up the van. I shook yopur hand
and asked you to sign my ticket stub. Meeting someone of your great history, and shaking
your hand was the highpoint of my "Jack Bruce experience."

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I've listened to you since I was 14 years old and I still do (I'm almost 38 now). The
first song I heard was "Born Under a Bad Sign", a friend of mine recorded it for
me, and since then I'm stuck on you Jack. Just recently I bought "Shadows...",
and I loved it. I'm so glad!! that you are still making music. Hope you play in Sweden
some day.

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I knew about Jack since the times he played with Cream. In that time I was just a
teen-ager pretending to play bass in an amateur band. Jack was a paradigm for me. Of
course, I never reach his summits, but up to now I haven't found any other like him. He's
the best of the whole times!

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hi,jack All of your endeavours have been nothing less than
transcendent,but"Monkjack" is in a superclass all by itself! PLEASE play NYC
again soon or at least in the east coast. One gig is just not enough!!!!!!! We in the
Bronx (Kipland) are waiting....on a word. The food in NYC in on the table , but there's
something really wrong.....JACK ONLY PLAYED ONE NIGHT! A great, euphoric night to be sure.
The table's alwayys set for you here,Jack. You helped ease the sorrow of 9/11. Come back
to NYC!!!! God Bless You and your family. Peace, Da Bronx Boys

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thank you jack for all of the geat music that you have given to rock and jazz fans...
your vocals and extraordinary bass playing has been a great inspiration... best wishes for
202 and we hope to see you in new york real soon... thanks, chris

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Jack, Are you still heading to OZ this year as planned? The mention of an Aussie tour
on your site has mysteriously dissappeared. Like the rest of your followers in this part
of the world, the thought of seeing you live at last was keeping this old heart beating.
Jesus Jack, make a special effort to get down here please...the weather is brilliant, the
surf is HUGE, the beer is icy cold, and ALL Jack Bruce fans here in OZ deserve to see you
after all these years...we really are great lovers of fine music. Eric's been here many
times so it's about time you sampled our fine country! Cheers, Phil.

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As the sun does his diamond dance on the Hudson, making his way back to his cradle, I
sit and wonder exactly what couples get out of kissing in public. I sit and wait for the
transformation, from winter to spring- from death back to life, wishfully thinking that I
will also be transformed from single, to girlfriend, to soulmate- Who knows...who knows...
It's three minutes to Spring and I'm still flooding kleenex after kleenex...My nose
running rivers, my eyes runneth over... I'm still waiting patiently for Love. I spy
unusual birds, blue-black crows, two of them, walking along- two of them fluttering off.
Now there's something you don't see everyday in New York.

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I'm glad Jack Bruce is back. I want to buy the new disc. I got to see Bob Dylan in
Charleston, WV, (USA) last week, it was awesome. Is Jack coming to the USA, especially
anywhere in Ohio? I saw him with Ginger Baker in Columbus, Ohio in 1989 live in concert,
Beau

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Hey Derek , Like Phil Watson looking forward to the Oz tour dates. A lot of E-Mail is
circulating around waiting to make the party arrangements ! Hey Derek .This has always
been a friendly site.It's not your fault but there are some weird people out there in
Netland that are appearing on the site. I'm sure the Brucer's/Jackettes would be happy(as
editor) if you deleted any thing that isn't in keeping with the spirit of your purpose..IE
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Hey Derek, I know I dont have much room to talk,having walked on the line a time or two
myself,but I do agree with Dennis from Australia about this postman always rings twice
guy.That s*it was just rude.Maybe a personal thing between him and the lady.Maybe it
should stay that way.

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Hi Jack, Being the best bass player around I thought I better make myself know to you.
I'm 14 and Derek Holt (Ex Climax Blues Band) says that I'm going to be the next Ginger
Baker, except I have blonde hair! Anyway check out my web site www.crazydrummer.co.uk It
would be great to do a guest spot with you some time. cheers graeme

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Hello e-friends,

Thanks for pointing out the unwanted trash in the guestbook, which I have promptly
deleted. In the future Feel Free to drop me an e-mail when junk is sighted and I'll send
it straight to the Scrapyard.

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Noticed there are dates planned for Japan. Surely Jack could add Oz onto the schedule.
I live in hope. My 10 year old daughter (after a wait of 3 years) has begun learning bass
at school. As I said, I live in hope!

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Positively there is no artist like Jack Bruce. Always combining great playing with
inventive lyrics...truly something unique. As a drummer I'm obviously influenced by Ginger
Baker, but as a musician (some may say drummers are otherwise) Jack is a revelation. One
of my dream bands would include Graham Bond with Cream. Another would have been Jack with
Hendrix and Mitchell. Being a fan of Mitch's drumming I can only imagine what one of
Jack's solo albums would have sounded like with him on traps. Thanks for the music, so
full of great memories.

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Positively there is no artist like Jack Bruce. Always combining great playing with
inventive lyrics...truly something unique. As a drummer I'm obviously influenced by Ginger
Baker, but as a musician (some may say drummers are otherwise) Jack is a revelation. One
of my dream bands would include Graham Bond with Cream. Another would have been Jack with
Hendrix and Mitchell. Being a fan of Mitch's drumming I can only imagine what one of
Jack's solo albums would have sounded like with him on traps. Thanks for the music, so
full of great memories.

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IN 1967 WHEN CREAM PLAYED SEATTLE, I WAS 12 AND MY DAD WOULDNT LET ME GO.........IN THE
70,S I FOUND OUT A DAY AFTER WEST, BRUCE AND LAING PLAYED AT HEC EDMUNDSON PAVILLION AND
OF COURSE IT WAS TOO LATE......BAD........IN THE 90'S I HAD A CHANCE TO SEE JACK AGAIN
WITH THE RINGO STARR TOUR IN SEATTLE AND HAD DOUBLE PNEUMONIA......WOE IS ME. THE LAST
BUNCH OF YEARS IVE BEEN LOOKING CONSTANTLY AT TOUR SCEDULES AND THE PACIFIC NW DOESNT SEEM
TO CROP UP ON THE OLD SCHEDULE ANY MORE. I KNOW HOW WHINY THIS ALL SOUNDS BUT AS A 30 PLUS
YEAR HUGE FAN OF JACKS TALENT I FEEL CHEATED AT NEVER HAVING SEEN HIM LIVE. ALSO WONDERING
IF THERE EXISTS ANY LIVE FOOTAGE OF WEST, BRUCE AND LAING. I HAVE A LOT OF OTHER GREAT
FOOTAGE FROM CREAM AND THE 70'S, BBM ETC BUT NOTHING FROM WB&L. IF YOU READ THIS
JACK........OR IF YOUR STAFF FEELS INCLINED TO REPLY WITH LEADS ON ANY HARD TO FIND VIDEO
OR MUSIC, THAT WOULD BE FANTASTIC. THANKS AGAIN MR. BRUCE FOR AN AMAZING CAREER AND ALL
THE THOUSANDS OF JOY HOURS YOU HAVE GIVEN ME AND YOUR FANS.

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Of course I swiped very lick Jack Bruce played when I was learning the bass more than
30 years ago. As part of my evolution as a musician I have found it difficult to get out
from under his magnificent influence and sound like myself. Every once in awhile at a gig,
though, I have to blow off a West/Bruce/Laing or Cream-style riff. Gets attention,
ya'know.

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I just wanted to drop you a line Jack and say thank you. You have been an inspiration
to me for a long time and have motivated me to start playing the Bass at the ripe old age
of 32. It may not seem like such a big deal except that I have played drums for the last
19 years, so the bass is a bit different to say the least. Even as a drummer you were
always been one of my favorite musicians. It's funny because I love your solo work but of
course the first stuff I heard was Cream, which I love. Guys at work make fun of me for
liking a band so much that broke up the year before I was born! Anyway, my goals is to
become a good enough bass player to lay down my own bass tracks and maybe do some studio
work; hell, I might even find a couple guys and start a band! Anyway, I just wanted to say
thanks for all the years of great music. (p.s.-maybe we can jam together someday?)

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Thanks Jack, for years of wonderfull music but please reissue Harmony row. Dont know if
other guests are having the same problem with wearing out your stuff that is currently
unavailable, I have worn out two vinyl albums and the subsequent tapes I made from Harmony
Row, Please help before withdrawal symptons and senility finally set in.

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I have several albums that Jack is on after Cream, BUT, I have to admit, being 15 at
the time Cream was at its zenith, I'm most familiar with Jack's fantastic playing with
Cream. I saw Cream in Baltimore MD in November 1968, a concert I will never forget. I was
always most impressed with Cream's live improvisations, and felt that Jack and Ginger
Baker were probably most responsible for this type of playing. This is all coming from a
drummmer who was heavily influenced by .... Ginger Baker at the time! I saw the personnel
on Jack's newest CD, which means I'm going to have to do some ordering soon. Jack, keep
playing your great music!!

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Jack, There are going to few lots of devastated people over in Australia if the tour
doesn't happen. I'm sure that you and the band would love it here as do many international
artists who come here regularly. Put us out our misery and let us know what's happening.
There have been a few false starts in the past two years with the ultimate rock symphony,
ringo and hot flash tours never happening so please consider Australia as the next tour
venue. I'm sure everyone would love to hear from you on Jack's diary and get some feedback
from all the messages you get and your gigs.

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Hi....Jack, just surfing the net and found your site. Brilliant! Been a big fan since
Cream days.Igrew up in Ireland...now living in Canada. Would love to see and hear the
band...When are you going to get to Canada?

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Hi Jack and freinds, I recently dusted off my old "Jack Bruce at His Best" LP
and was transported back to better times. I got up on the internet and was horrified to
realize that Harmony Row and Out of the Srorm are not available on cd. Songs for a Tailor
is only available on German import. Maybe Rhino Records could to a repackage job on these.
I have no idea about the legal issues involved, but it sounds like a good idea. Anyway,
nice web site. I'm planning to pick up the latest cd on my way home tonight. Cheers!

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Hey... Am I the only one who thinks that it is strange to not hear anything from the
new cd on Q104.3, New York's so-called Classic Rock Station?

Please take a moment to send an email to program director Eric Wellman
(ericwellman@clearchannel.com) and encourage your friends to do the same... Maybe if he
hears from enough of us, he'll make room on his play list for some really tasteful music!

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Hello Jack

I love your music. Congratulations!!!

Ernestino Ciambarella Junior www.juniordaviolla.hpg.com.br

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CANYON (Herb Vargas, Lenny Veras & yours truly)played some of your and Jimi's stuff
(see below) last night at a cable television industry benefit for Citymeals-on-Wheels
(over $200k raised) held at BBKing's, NYC. Having seen you there this past December, we
tried to give them their due:

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Hello everyone...

and a special hi to Jack and Magrit and kids.. hope you folks are keeping it up and
well. Still thinking of the great times i had at your place. Not sure if you still at the
same place, but would be great to hear from you. To all the Jack fans.. keep that man
going with all the great comments.. MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU. xxxxxxxxxxxx

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A number of years ago, I went to see the Dickey Betts Band (Allman Brothers
guitarist)at the Roadhouse Cafe in NYC. There were a few guest stars such as Mick Taylor,
Rick Derringer and the great Jack Bruce. I remember Dickey played with everyone, but just
stood on the side in awe of Jack Bruce, a musician Dickey looked up to when he was
starting out. I, too, was in awe. I got a chance to meet Jack after the show. I put
meeting him on top of my all time list (I've met many celebrities) but still it was my
biggest thrill. By the way, Jack played "Spoonful" that night. He probably
didn't know it then, but Sylvester Stallone and his friends blew into the Roadhouse just
when Jack came on and loved it. He disapeared as fast as he entered. I guess nothing could
top it. So, Jack, thanks for that evening and all the great music you've created through
all these years. I'm still a fan of yours. Your solo stuff is great. And BBM was a cool
venture. Keep it up, Jack. Dave

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I bet the expence of getting a band plus all needed equiptment and crew to Oz is pretty
steep.The real trouble,I think,is promoters.They are so afraid of losing money.Very few
bands get rich on the road.Mostly they just hope that they don't lose money.

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Hi everone, I am as surprised and dissapointed that Oz is not only at the bottom of the
world but also bottom of the list (or now not even on the list). Geographics has nothing
to do with committment.Jack is on the record when he did the dotcom interview where he
recognised that he had a strong fan bass in Oz,that he couldn't tour in the past but would
be definitely getting there with the current tour. I think better communications would
have made us Oz "friends" feel more comfortable with the BB King shows in June.
Maybe Jack and the band are still coming to Oz but they have had to set the dates
back?..Derek or Jack can you update us with 2002 plans and if Oz is still on the agenda
and if not why have we slipped off the list? If the expense of touring Oz is the issue
(and I would have thought that Jack was above that materialistic bass),then what about an
up close and personal solo tour like the Koln concert (I still sit in awe when I watch the
video of that concert) . Kind Regards, Dennis

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Dennis we here in North Carolina "fell your pain".To my knowledge Jack has
never played here.I have only been able to catch him by driving to Wash.DC.I blame
promoters.It is them,not Jack,who are in love with the Allmighty Dollar.

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cream was it back in early 1968 for me and my crew in san francisco. i went to see them
perform at winterland and the fillmore as often as possible. Yes, under the influence of
something made it a special evening. they played a date with the original blood sweat and
tears. they shared a bill with the velvet undergound. oh yeah, on a sunday afternoon, that
show set me back $2.50

in fact,i attended the winterland date that produced parts of wheels of fire.

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Hi All , And to Pete Lee ,Thank God Jack exists indeed !Jack has been a major influence
in the industry for 40 years and managed to survive where others have unfortunately not.
Have you seen Jack Live ?In Oz we rely on old vinyl (as the record companies wont release
many on CD),CD's where they are available locally or by import and a network of
"friends" who trade what we have.I have in excess of 140 CD's where JB is the
main performer or guest and would pass them in to see this creative genius live.(I paid
the equivalent of $122 dollars US to get "Things We Like" from Japan). The issue
here is lack of communications when Oz was on the list for touring aqnd then deleted. If
the promoters were concerned about touring costs then why build Australian fans hope up of
a tour ! I speak for many that this has ripped our guts out that we may never have the
opportunity of seeing the person whose music and philosophical views transformermed us
from the 60's to 2002. Pete your comment was real that we are rewarded by having Jack
still with us but it also "stank" of get over it.. I wont on behalf of Autralian
fans ,we have been ill informed,and let down when we our hopes were high. However I wish
all who attend the BB King concerts a great time. Regards Dennis

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there 's a record in which jb played in '68 i don't find a trace inside this site (and
links): Fiends and angels by Martha Velez (fiends not friends) with e.c.,mitch
mitchell,capaldi,auger,kossoff etc. by London shk 8395 Jack played on all tracks Ciao

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Jack Bruce was the most influencial person for me playing bass guitar. When I heard
your sound for the first time, man, I could not believe it. From that very second I heard
Crossroads, then Spoonful, I knew I was playing the bass. I am very satisfied with what I
learned by just listening to you. The best compliment I ever had when playing a show was,
"Man, you've got that Jack Bruce thing down!"

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Hi Jack. You and the band sounded fantastic @ BB Kings on Dec 12. I couldn't sleep for
hours afterward it was so good. It always amazes me how you play your hits like you wrote
them about a week ago ! Stuff still sounds fresh and exciting . I actually won the contest
back in September to see you in Britain , alas I coudn't go , but it got it cancelled
anyway , so I didn't feel too bad ! I had the thrill of meeting you in the dressing room @
The Bottom Line back on Oct 11 1988, again after another fantastic couple of shows, the
first of which EC showed up as a surprise guest. Look forward to seeing you @ BB's in
June. Matt Matt - NYCu